1962 Austin Princess vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 34 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, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1996 BMW 332 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 332 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |