1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 38 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 215 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Honda Prelude (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
