1963 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 10 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, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 590 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B.
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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1973 Rover P5B 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. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Princess | P5B |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2820 mm |
