1964 Austin Princess vs. 1960 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Vedette 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 1080 kg more than 1960 Simca Vedette.
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 | 1960 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Princess | Vedette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1290 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |