1959 Austin Princess vs. 1960 Cadillac Brougham

To start off, 1960 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Austin Princess 1960 Cadillac Brougham
Make Austin Cadillac
Model Princess Brougham
Year Released 1959 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 6390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 591 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 2295 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 5730 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 3310 mm