1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 45 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 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 335 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 145 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
