1956 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Seat 1500
To start off, 1967 Seat 1500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1967 Seat 1500. 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:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1967 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Princess | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
