1964 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 9 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser 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. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Princess | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3080 mm |