1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 42 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1998 Honda Legend | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
Model | Tickford | Legend |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |