1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1957 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1968 Audi Super 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Audi Super 90. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi Super 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Super 90 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
