1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford 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 87 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Tickford | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |
