1952 Austin Princess vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 55 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, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 376 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2007 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 318 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
