1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. Both 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 1998 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1998 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 330 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| 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 | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
