1954 Austin A vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 Austin A.
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 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A | Princess |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
