1952 Austin Princess vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 296 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2007 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 550 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |