1964 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 190 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |