1952 Austin Princess vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 201 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2007 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | M5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |