1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 BMW M28i
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 44 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW M28i (355 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1999 BMW M28i | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | M28i |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
