1951 Austin Princess vs. 2009 BMW 760
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 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 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2009 BMW 760 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. 2009 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2009 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 760 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
