1964 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 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. 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 19 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |