1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 790 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
