1951 Austin Princess vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 455 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1983 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 525 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |