1958 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 205 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | Patrol |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2980 mm |