1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 38 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tickford | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
