1958 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 32 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 975 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Apollo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |