1954 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 13 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 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 580 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
