1956 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 56 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Infiniti FX.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess. 2012 Infiniti FX 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. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Austin | Infiniti |
Model | Princess | FX |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2885 mm |