1964 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 6 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Princess | Serie II |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |