2006 Audi Q7 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 48 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1175 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Q7 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
