1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 595 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Riley |
Model | Tickford | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |