1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa 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, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
