1964 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, 1992 Lexus SC is newer by 28 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, 1992 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 558 kg more than 1992 Lexus SC.
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, 1992 Lexus SC (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1992 Lexus SC | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | Princess | SC |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1622 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |