1964 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 30 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | Princess | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2240 mm |