1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster 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, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 565 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Smart |
| Model | Tickford | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
