1958 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 54 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 958 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa.

Because 1958 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 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

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