1964 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1997 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 33 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, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (307 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 890 kg more than 1997 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1997 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Austin | Venturi |
| Model | Princess | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
