1954 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1982 Zastava 132 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 1082 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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | Princess | 132 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |