1964 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, 1993 Renault 21 is newer by 29 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 44 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1993 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1993 Renault 21 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Princess | 21 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2820 mm |