1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Coupe | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Coupe | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
