1963 Austin Princess vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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, 2006 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 BMW 320.
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, 2006 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 2006 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |