1964 Austin Princess vs. 1965 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1965 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Elan.
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 | 1965 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Elan |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |