1959 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Fiat 131
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1982 Fiat 131. 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1982 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | 131 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2500 mm |