1957 Austin Princess vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 33 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, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 316 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
