1963 Austin Princess vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 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, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | Princess | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2110 mm |
