1963 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Princess | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |
