1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1984 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 66 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1984 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | Tickford | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
