1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 130 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
| Model | Tickford | P4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
