1964 Austin Princess vs. 1947 Riley RM A
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 kg more than 1947 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1947 Riley RM A | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Princess | RM A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2870 mm |