1964 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (134 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Camaro |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |