1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 570 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Simca |
| Model | Tickford | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
