1964 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 11 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), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 435 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Princess | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2850 mm |
