1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1998 Chrysler Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Viper 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 Chrysler Viper.
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 Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Princess | Viper |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 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 | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
