1952 Austin Princess vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 456 kg more than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |