1963 Austin Princess vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 49 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, 2012 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | X3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
