1964 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 10 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 4,753 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | Countach |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
