1964 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Maserati Royale
To start off, 1988 Maserati Royale is newer by 24 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 Maserati Royale.
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. 1988 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1988 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | Royale |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |