1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 90 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2180 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3360 mm |
