1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. Both 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 2012 BMW 640 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 640 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2855 mm |
