1964 Austin Princess vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Princess | 550 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |