1962 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 22 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Etna |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2520 mm |