1964 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 27 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 165 kg more than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Princess | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
