1956 Austin Princess vs. 2004 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 48 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 404 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2004 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 545 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
