1964 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 43 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 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 315 kg more than 1964 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Princess | Phantom |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |