1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1958 BMW 502
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey 100 and 1958 BMW 502 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 502 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1958 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
