1963 Austin Princess vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 46 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, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 135 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
