1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Chrysler Chronos
To start off, 1998 Chrysler Chronos 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 6,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Chronos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Chronos (350 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Chronos should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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 Chrysler Chronos (311 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Chrysler Chronos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1998 Chrysler Chronos 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. 1998 Chrysler Chronos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1998 Chrysler Chronos | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | Chronos |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3330 mm |