1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2002 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Tickford | Insight |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
