1958 Austin Princess vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess.
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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | Coupe |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |