1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Princess |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
