1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1962 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 2400 | Princess |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3360 mm |