1964 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Mazda RX-8 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. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |