1964 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 42 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Princess | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
