1955 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1999 Opel Vectra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Vectra (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
