1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 BMW 320
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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:
1951 Austin Princess | 1978 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 320 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |