1951 Austin Princess vs. 1986 BMW Z1
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 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, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 957 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW Z1. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1986 BMW Z1 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | Z1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |