1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 33 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 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 110 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Tickford | 164 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |