1957 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 862 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Because 1957 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 1957 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra, 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2685 mm |
