1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2005 TVR Chimaera is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Chimaera (281 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 TVR Chimaera.
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, 2005 TVR Chimaera (389 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2005 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 70 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
