1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2009 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2009 Opel Tigra 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, 2009 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Tigra 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 370 kg more than 2009 Opel Tigra.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2009 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
