1964 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Renault Argos
To start off, 1994 Renault Argos 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Renault Argos. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Argos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos. 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) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1994 Renault Argos | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Princess | Argos |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 104 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |