1962 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 32 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 16 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Princess | 200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
