1959 Austin Princess vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | B7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
