1957 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (262 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Holden Caprice.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1957 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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