1954 Austin Princess vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 42 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, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 795 kg more than 1996 BMW 325.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1996 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 325 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
