1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 56 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 420 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide 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 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Aston Martin |
| Model | Tickford | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
