1963 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3300 mm |
