1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 36 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 10 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 645 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Rover |
| Model | Tickford | Metro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
