1957 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1964 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1964 Jaguar E-Type.
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 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1964 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | E-Type |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |