1964 Austin Princess vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1964 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 112 L |