1963 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 9 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 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 603 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5011 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |