1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 TVR Griffith weights approximately 90 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 57 L |
