1963 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | Violet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |