2009 Audi TT vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Audi | Austin-Healey |
| Model | TT | Tickford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
