1964 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 962 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2620 mm |
