1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 340 kg more than 1964 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Princess | Arnage |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 835 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |