1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Octavia is newer by 42 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 31 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Skoda Octavia. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
| Model | Tickford | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
