1989 Audi 100 vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1989 Audi 100 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 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, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 100 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2370 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
