1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1600 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3360 mm |
