1975 Audi 100 vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1975 Audi 100 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 100 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
