1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1972 Honda 1300
To start off, 1972 Honda 1300 is newer by 16 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 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 24 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1972 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2200 mm |
