1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1954 Austin Princess
To start off, both 1954 Abarth Renault and 1954 Austin Princess were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. 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:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1954 Austin Princess | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Renault | Princess |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3360 mm |