1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Suzuki |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
