1954 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Commodore |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |