1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
