1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 42 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 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 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 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Tickford | 166 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
