1951 Austin Princess vs. 1986 BMW 316
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 35 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) has 38 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 885 kg more than 1986 BMW 316. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1986 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 316 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |