1999 Audi A4 vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1999 Audi A4 is newer by 43 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, 1999 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A4 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
