1957 Austin Princess vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 41 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, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 633 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1998 BMW 323 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 323 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 246 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |