1962 Austin Princess vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 800 kg more than 1973 BMW 525.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1973 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 525 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |