1964 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 48 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 919 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
