1963 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 35 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 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 848 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |