1951 Austin Princess vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2004 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 525 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |