1951 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Austin | Autobianchi |
Model | Princess | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |