1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 23 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 79 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1976 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 630 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
