1954 Austin Princess vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 44 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess.
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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | Pickster |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |