1960 Austin Princess vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
