1964 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 885 kg more than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Austin | Venturi |
Model | Princess | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |