1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 800 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | RZ | Princess |
Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |