1979 Austin Marina vs. 1963 Austin Princess
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1963 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Marina | Princess |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |