1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 48 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 600 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tickford | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
