1959 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2013 Nissan Versa is newer by 54 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, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Versa. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2013 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2013 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Versa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4455 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |
