1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 26 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 350 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | Tickford | Soarer |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |