1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Audi |
| Model | Sports Convertible | A8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2992 mm |
