1960 Austin Princess vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7.
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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | Princess | TR7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |