1964 Austin Princess vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 44 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
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, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2008 BMW 645 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. 2008 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 645 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
