1964 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino 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. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino 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. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | El Camino |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2980 mm |
