1954 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 44 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 432 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1954 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 1998 Cadillac Seville 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. 1998 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1998 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | Seville |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2860 mm |
