1962 Austin Princess vs. 1956 BMW 501
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 775 kg more than 1956 BMW 501.
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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1956 BMW 501 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 501 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |