1959 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1959 Austin Princess and 1959 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |
