1962 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 51 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 500 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Princess | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
