1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
