1964 Austin Princess vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina 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 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1965 Pontiac Catalina 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. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Princess | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3080 mm |
