1951 Austin Princess vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 59 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, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 330 kg more than 2010 BMW 328.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 328 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
