1951 Austin Princess vs. 2001 BMW L7

To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 50 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.

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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2001 BMW L7 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. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Austin Princess 2001 BMW L7
Make Austin BMW
Model Princess L7
Year Released 1951 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 124 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 288 Nm 350 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1550 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 63 L


 

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