1963 Austin Princess vs. 2008 BMW 650
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 45 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2008 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 650 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
