1964 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 26 kg more than 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Princess | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 107 L |
