1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, both 1952 Abarth 1500 and 1952 Austin Princess were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1500 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
