1953 Alvis TC vs. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1953 Alvis TC is newer by 1 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 Alvis TC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Alvis TC (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC | 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alvis | Austin-Healey |
| Model | TC | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
