1963 Austin Princess vs. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65
To start off, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is newer by 2 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 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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 | 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | Tipo 65 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |