1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 55 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 45 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Fiat Punto. 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, 2006 Fiat Punto, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2006 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Princess | Punto |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
