1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford.
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1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | Tickford | Caprice |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |