1987 Audi 80 vs. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1987 Audi 80 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 510 kg more than 1987 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 80 | 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 80 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
