1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 870 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 700 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2130 mm |
