1962 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 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, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 870 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | 929 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |
