1951 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Nissan Skyline is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1998 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
