That first link timed out for me and I couldn't see anything.

Actually, the Universe bio is reasonably similar to Ironhide's original G1 tech specs. Both Ironhide and Kup are pretty similar personalities - which is why they both have similar designs in The War Within. The main difference is that most younger Autobots don't seem to care about Kup's old war stories as much ('cept the Dinobots).

Quote Originally Posted by Universe Ironhide
Ironhide was built at a time when armour was thick, and circuitry was simple. He is the oldest of the Autobots, tested in thousands of battles, over countless centuries. He has been injured many times, but never deactivated. For every scratch and scar that he bears he has a tale to tell, and most of the younger Autobots are all too eager to hear them. Gruff, and sometimes grumpy, he is also naturally protective of the other Autobots. He is rough, tough, and nearly impossible to damage.
Quote Originally Posted by G1 Ironhide
"High tech circuitry is no replacement for guts."
"Go chew on a microchip!" is Ironhide's slogan. Prefers action to words. Oldest, toughest, most battle-tested Autobot. Bodyguard to Optimus Prime. In charge of guarding anything of importance. Gruff, but kind. Trithyllium-steel skin makes him nearly invulnerable to attack. Shoots variety of liquids from supercooled nitrogen to superheated lead. Has sonar, radar, radiowave detector. Slowest and most fragile of the group.
Quote Originally Posted by Kup
"The past is the greatest teacher."
Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his ten thousand adventures. He has a motto or word of advice for any situation and he's as brave and loyal as they come. In robot mode, he carries an old-style musket laser that shoots short bursts of metal corrosive hydrochloric acid. Range: 8 kilometres. Speed: 160km/h. Kup sees himself as a seasoned campaigner with more knowledge and experience to share. Other Autobots aren't always receptive to his advice.