1964 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II

To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 770 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II.

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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 2000 Toyota Mark II
Make Austin Toyota
Model Princess Mark II
Year Released 1964 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 73 L


 

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