1954 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 592 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Express.
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. 1988 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1954 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1988 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Express |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1588 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2500 mm |
