1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2009 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 55 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2009 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | Insight |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1276 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
