1975 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 424 kg more than 1975 Austin Princess.

Because 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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