1964 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 510 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
