1963 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1992 Lotus Elan is newer by 29 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, 1992 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1992 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Elan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1992 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Elan |
Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2260 mm |