1961 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 820 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Coronet |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |