1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. Both 1963 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Austin Princess are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 650 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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 DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB5 | Princess |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |