1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 269 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. 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 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3090 mm |
