1964 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 17 kg more than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
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, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker 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. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | New Yorker |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |