1964 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 46 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
