1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 19 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 35 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Seat |
| Model | Tickford | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
