1959 Austin Princess vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 51 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, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 520 kg more than 2010 BMW 135.
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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 2010 BMW 135 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 135 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2659 mm |