1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1959 DKW Junior
To start off, 1959 DKW Junior is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. 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 71 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1959 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | DKW |
| Model | Tickford | Junior |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 741 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2180 mm |
