1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. 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 7 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | iQ |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 32 L |
