1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1980 Austin Mini Metro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (45 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 783 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (73 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Mini Metro | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 747 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
