1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1955 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 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 64 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 942 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 600 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
