1957 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 920 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (179 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | Skyline |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2620 mm |