1963 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 20 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, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Princess | 5 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |