1964 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Princess | 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |