1960 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 42 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
Because 2002 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | 6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
