1963 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1964 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 Pontiac Bonneville.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1964 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Princess | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3130 mm |
