1997 Audi A4 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1997 Audi A4 is newer by 42 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, 1997 Audi A4 (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Audi A4 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A4 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
