1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 822 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lotus |
| Model | Tickford | Elise |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
