1964 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 46 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 800 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
