1964 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 406 is newer by 41 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Peugeot 406, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406. 2005 Peugeot 406 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. 2005 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 406 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
