1960 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 47 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2007 Land Rover LR3 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. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Princess | LR3 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |