1975 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Princess would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin Princess weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Simca 2 Litres.

Because 1976 Simca 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Simca 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin Princess, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1976 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1975 Austin Princess 1976 Simca 2 Litres
Make Austin Simca
Model Princess 2 Litres
Year Released 1975 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2670 mm