1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 790 kg more than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Suzuki |
| Model | Tickford | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1940 mm |
