1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 498 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3270 mm |
