1959 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 891 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Because 1959 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 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube, 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Cube |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2530 mm |
