1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 52 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 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 259 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 45 L |
