1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 196 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
