1951 Austin Princess vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 54 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, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 320 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
