1964 Austin Princess vs. 1995 BMW Just 4

To start off, 1995 BMW Just 4 is newer by 31 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, 1995 BMW Just 4 (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.

Because 1995 BMW Just 4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 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, 1995 BMW Just 4 (260 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Just 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1995 BMW Just 4 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 BMW Just 4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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