1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2010 Fiat Linea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Linea is newer by 53 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, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Linea. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Linea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 Fiat Linea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Fiat Linea (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Linea 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 | 2010 Fiat Linea | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Tickford | Linea |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
