1964 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 43 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
