1964 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 119 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 460 kg more than 1962 Rover P5.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Princess | P5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
