1964 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Princess | 98 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3210 mm |
