2005 Audi RS6 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | RS6 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
