1963 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 895 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2430 mm |
