1952 Austin Princess vs. 1947 Fiat 500
To start off, 1952 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Fiat 500 would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1421 kg more than 1947 Fiat 500. 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 Austin Princess | 1947 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |