1964 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1972 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1972 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Princess | Torana |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
