1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 47 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
