1964 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 42 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 136 kg more than 1964 Austin Princess. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Quest |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
