1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin-Healey |
| Model | B6 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
