1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 126 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | Tickford | Corvette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |