1952 Austin Princess vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 53 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 BMW 645.
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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2005 BMW 645 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 645 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2790 mm |