1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 51 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 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 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
