1954 Austin Princess vs. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 590 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |