1964 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 18 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 460 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1982 Holden Statesman 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. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1982 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Statesman |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |