1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 60 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 113 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
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1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
Model | Tickford | Jetta |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2651 mm |