1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 54 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Skoda Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
| Model | Tickford | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
