1958 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 36 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 146 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Caprice |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |