1964 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine 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, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
