1960 Austin Princess vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1961 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2540 mm |
