1963 Austin Princess vs. 1981 BMW 745
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1981 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 745 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
