1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 70 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |
