1952 Austin Princess vs. 1978 BMW 628
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 26 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, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1952 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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1978 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 628 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2640 mm |
