1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 54 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 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 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 328 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
