1964 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2003 Nissan Primera is newer by 39 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 7 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 908 kg more than 2003 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Primera. 2003 Nissan Primera has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Primera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2003 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | Primera |
Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |