1959 Austin Princess vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 394 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1994 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | M5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |