1959 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, 1984 Holden Camira is newer by 25 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 1984 Holden Camira 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. 1984 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1984 Holden Camira | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Camira |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |