1964 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 22 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 300 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |