1963 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 13 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 395 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | Electra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
