1964 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Matra-Simca M25
To start off, 1989 Matra-Simca M25 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.
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, 1989 Matra-Simca M25 (363 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Matra-Simca M25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1989 Matra-Simca M25 | |
Make | Austin | Matra-Simca |
Model | Princess | M25 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |