1964 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup

To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 12 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.

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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup 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. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 1976 Chevrolet Pickup
Make Austin Chevrolet
Model Princess Pickup
Year Released 1964 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 3276 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 200 HP
Torque 251 Nm 407 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic