1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1957 Toyota Corona 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 72 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Corona |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
