1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 27 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
Model | Quattro | Tickford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |