1961 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 16 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 750 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 66 L |