1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 51 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 265 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tickford | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
