1960 Austin Princess vs. 1985 Porsche 962
To start off, 1985 Porsche 962 is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1985 Porsche 962.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1985 Porsche 962 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 962 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1040 mm |