1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1957 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 535 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Volvo |
Model | Tickford | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |