1999 Audi TT vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1999 Audi TT 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 TT (178 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT 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 65 kg more than 1999 Audi TT.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi TT (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi TT | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | TT | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
