1959 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 805 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 1994 Holden Commodore 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. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |