1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 45 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 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
| Model | Tickford | 200 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
