1963 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1103 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |