1950 Austin A135 vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 960 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A135 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
