1959 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 48 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 37 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Princess | Strada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |
