1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 2400 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3360 mm |
