1959 Austin Princess vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 54 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3070 mm |
