1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
