1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. Both 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 2010 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 330 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
