1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | 100 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 976 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
