1951 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Fiat ESV

To start off, 1971 Fiat ESV is newer by 20 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 86 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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