1964 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 37 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Princess | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
