1951 Austin Princess vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 61 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 320 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
