1954 Austin Princess vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 692 kg more than 1992 BMW 520.
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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1992 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 520 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |