1961 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 667 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 76 L |