1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
Model | 100 | Turbo |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |