1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 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 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 415 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tickford | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
