1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 857 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Touran |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
