1964 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 26 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1990 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 169 L |
