1952 Austin Princess vs. 1976 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 24 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 462 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1976 BMW 3.3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 3.3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 78 L |