1958 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 645 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman.
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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1975 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Princess | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |
