1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1964 Austin Princess

To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Aston Martin Virage 1964 Austin Princess
Make Aston Martin Austin
Model Virage Princess
Year Released 1993 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 3993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 344 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 2180 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 5470 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1780 mm


 

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