1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
