1964 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 5 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
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, 1969 Dodge Dart (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Princess | Dart |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
