1962 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 595 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
