1963 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess 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 14 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Princess | 132 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
