1962 Austin Princess vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 1999 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1999 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 330 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |