1964 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 38 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, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 795 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2002 Chrysler Crossfire 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. 2002 Chrysler Crossfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2002 Chrysler Crossfire | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | Crossfire |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |