1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 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 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 525 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
