1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
