1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB2 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
