1963 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Princess | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
