1952 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1982 Zastava 132 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess 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 18 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 858 kg more than 1982 Zastava 132. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | Princess | 132 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
