1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 40 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tickford | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
