1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm, 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Prizm |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2470 mm |
