1956 Austin Princess vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1992 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 850 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
