2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1954 Austin Princess
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess.
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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1954 Austin Princess | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Grande Punto | Princess |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |