1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 45 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 685 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 530 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 697 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | TVR |
Model | Tickford | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |