1978 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Princess would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1978 Austin Princess.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. 1995 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Princess | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 605 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
