1963 Austin Princess vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 37 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, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 BMW 730.
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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 730 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
