1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | 100 | Express |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3429 mm |
