1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 945 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 750 | Tickford |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |