1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 19 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 564 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Triumph |
| Model | Tickford | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
