1964 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Tatra T613 is newer by 20 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, 1984 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Tatra T613.
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, 1984 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | Princess | T613 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2990 mm |
