1961 Austin Princess vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1961 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1959 BMW 600 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1710 mm |