1962 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 43 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 577 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1603 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
