1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Camaro |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |