1954 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, 1966 Holden HD is newer by 12 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 980 kg more than 1966 Holden HD.
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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1966 Holden HD | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | HD |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |