1964 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Exige |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |