1963 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1963 Austin Princess is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | 1400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |