1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR

To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1998 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 1998 Jaguar XKR
Make Austin Jaguar
Model Princess XKR
Year Released 1964 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 542 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2920 mm


 

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