1962 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 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. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Because 1962 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 1962 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | Uno |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1372 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2370 mm |