1964 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 36 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (186 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (271 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |