1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 196 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 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 | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
