1958 Austin Princess vs. 2000 BMW 528
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 42 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, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
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, 2000 BMW 528 (279 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 2000 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 2000 BMW 528 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 528 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |