1963 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 584 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Princess | Firebird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |