1958 Austin Princess vs. 1988 BMW 535
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 30 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, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 650 kg more than 1988 BMW 535.
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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1988 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 535 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2770 mm |
