1956 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 771 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Camaro |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |