1964 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 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. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |