1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 610 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
