1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 373 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
