1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1954 Triumph TR2
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1954 Triumph TR2 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1954 Triumph TR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 665 kg more than 1954 Triumph TR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1954 Triumph TR2 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Triumph |
Model | Tickford | TR2 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2250 mm |