1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 46 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster 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 522 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster 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 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
Model | Tickford | Speedster |
Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |