1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
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, 1987 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2300 mm |
