1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 49 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 441 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Princess | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
