1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 55 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen T5 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 306 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 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 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tickford | T5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
