1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 959 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | Princess |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3360 mm |