1959 Austin Princess vs. 2000 BMW 750

To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 41 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.

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 750 (759 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2000 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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