1964 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 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 14 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1992 Morgan 4. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Princess | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |