1964 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1968 Opel Diplomat is newer by 4 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1968 Opel Diplomat 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. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |