1958 Austin Princess vs. 1954 BMW 501
To start off, 1958 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 895 kg more than 1954 BMW 501.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1954 BMW 501 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 501 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |