1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | ATS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
