1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 52 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 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 5 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 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 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Tickford | M6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
