1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Tickford | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
