1961 Austin Princess vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess. 2013 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | M6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 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 | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 80 L |