1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1958 GAZ M20
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey 100 and 1958 GAZ M20 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 GAZ M20 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1958 GAZ M20 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | GAZ |
| Model | 100 | M20 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
