1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1998 Saturn SL
To start off, 1998 Saturn SL 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 5 more horse power than 1998 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1998 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 475 kg more than 1998 Saturn SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saturn SL. (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saturn SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1998 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Saturn |
| Model | Tickford | SL |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
