1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 43 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Volkswagen |
Model | Tickford | Touran |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |