1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 57 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1089 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2946 mm |
