1951 Austin Princess vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 57 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 347 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2008 BMW 530 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. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 530 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
