1956 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 52 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 664 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess. 2008 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1956 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2640 mm |
