1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 50 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 118 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville 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 | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Pontiac |
| Model | Tickford | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
