1964 Austin Princess vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 45 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, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 765 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
