1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 205 kg more than 1949 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
