1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 192 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 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis 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 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | Tickford | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
