1952 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 61 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 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500, 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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 2013 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Princess | 500 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2301 mm |
