Hart-Parr 20 vs Nichols-Shepard 20-42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Hart-Parr 20 and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
- The Hart-Parr 20 is the more recent model: production started in 1920, versus 1918 for the Nichols-Shepard 20-42.
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 2013 kg for the Hart-Parr 20.
Full specs comparison
| Hart-Parr 20 | Nichols-Shepard 20-42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Production years | 1920–1924 | 1918–1925 |
| Fuel | — | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 5.1 L | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 2 013 kg | 6 123 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Length | — | 469 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Hart-Parr 20 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Hart-Parr 20 and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
Which is more recent, the Hart-Parr 20 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Hart-Parr 20 is the more recent model: production started in 1920, versus 1918 for the Nichols-Shepard 20-42.
Which is heavier, the Hart-Parr 20 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 2013 kg for the Hart-Parr 20.

