1960 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 52 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Evora |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |