1960 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 726 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Viper |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |