1964 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2240 mm |
