1964 Austin Princess vs. 1971 BMW 2002
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1971 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
