1963 Austin Princess vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, both 1963 Austin Princess and 1963 Simca 1300 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1963 Simca 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Princess | 1300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |