1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot Touareg weights approximately 24 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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