1964 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 850 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 740 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |