1964 Austin Princess vs. 1980 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1980 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1980 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Princess | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
