1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
Model | Tickford | Meriva |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |