1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1956 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Scarabeo | Princess |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3360 mm |