1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. Both 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 2009 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | BMW |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 330 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
