1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Toyota Solara is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 57 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Solara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
