1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. Both 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 2011 BMW 530 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 530 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
