1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1963 Austin Princess
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1963 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Virage | Princess |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |