1957 Austin Princess vs. 1984 BMW M6
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 674 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 1984 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | M6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1506 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |
