1963 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2005 Maybach 62 is newer by 42 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 625 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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 2005 Maybach 62 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. 2005 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Austin | Maybach |
Model | Princess | 62 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 110 L |