1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 57 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, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
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1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
Model | Tickford | T5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |