1963 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, 1966 Checker Town is newer by 3 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Checker Town.
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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1966 Checker Town | |
Make | Austin | Checker |
Model | Princess | Town |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3060 mm |