1959 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2010 Holden Caprice is newer by 51 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess.

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, 2010 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2010 Holden Caprice 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. 2010 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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