1960 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1960 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 180 kg more than 1954 Cadillac 62.
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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1954 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | 62 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3290 mm |