1958 Austin Princess vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 34 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, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1992 BMW 740 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 740 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |