1952 Austin Princess vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 49 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, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 581 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | M |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
