1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 53 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 1 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
Model | Tickford | Octavia |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |