1956 Austin Princess vs. 1998 BMW 328
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 42 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 554 kg more than 1998 BMW 328.
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 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1998 BMW 328 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 328 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |