1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 146 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
