1954 Austin Princess vs. 2001 BMW Compact
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 47 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, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2001 BMW Compact | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | Compact |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |
