1964 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 465 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Impala |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |