1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3110 mm |
