1962 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Princess | Riviera |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |