1951 Austin Princess vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2009 BMW 125 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 125 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |