1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1986 Hyundai Excel
To start off, 1986 Hyundai Excel is newer by 32 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 24 more horse power than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1986 Hyundai Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Hyundai Excel. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Hyundai Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1986 Hyundai Excel | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Hyundai |
| Model | Tickford | Excel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
