1963 Austin Princess vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 48 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, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 335 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |