1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 58 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 7 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 293 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | Insight |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
