1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 46 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. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 481 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1426 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 70 L |
