1964 Austin Princess vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 8 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 950 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 520 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |