1959 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | Princess | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2340 mm |