1963 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 32 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1995 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
