1954 Austin Princess vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 56 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 2010 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 550 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2888 mm |