1951 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 61 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Princess | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1742 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2634 mm |
