1964 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2001 Nissan Cima is newer by 37 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 Nissan Cima.
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:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2001 Nissan Cima | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Cima |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
