1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Audi |
| Model | Tickford | A8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3122 mm |
