1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 54 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 16 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 83 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Opel |
| Model | Tickford | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
