1962 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1992 Lamborghini LM is newer by 30 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 5,701 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini LM (490 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 520 kg more than 1962 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Lamborghini LM (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1992 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | LM |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3010 mm |
