1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 BMW 120
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 55 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, 2006 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 BMW 120.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2006 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 120 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |