1962 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1962 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 1962 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1988 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | Seville |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |