1963 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 2009 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Navara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
