1960 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 785 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Because 1960 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2008 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | Bravo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1908 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |