1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 741 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2013 Lotus Evora 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 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Princess | Evora |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
