1964 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 401 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 917 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 798 kg |
