1963 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 890 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | Princess | 144 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2620 mm |
