1960 Austin Princess vs. 1994 BMW 840
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 34 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, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1994 BMW 840 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 840 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |