1960 Austin Princess vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 32 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, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 740 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 1992 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 332 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
