1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Renault Espider

To start off, 1998 Renault Espider 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 Renault Espider (191 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Espider should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.

Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Espider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Espider (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Espider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1998 Renault Espider 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 Renault Espider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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