1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1993 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 40 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 3 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 BMW 316. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1993 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 316 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
