1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 51 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 16 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
Model | Tickford | Octavia |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |