1963 Austin Princess vs. 1995 BMW 317
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 32 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, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 965 kg more than 1995 BMW 317. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1995 BMW 317 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 317 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
