1964 Austin Princess vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin

To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 16 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, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.

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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 1980 TVR Tasmin
Make Austin TVR
Model Princess Tasmin
Year Released 1964 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 119 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1017 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 63 L


 

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