1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2003 TVR Griffith is newer by 53 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Griffith weights approximately 94 kg more than 1950 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, 2003 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Griffith 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 | 2003 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
