1957 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 55 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 528 kg more than 1957 Austin Princess. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1957 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | NV |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3711 mm |