1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 16 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 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1973 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | 3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
