1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 49 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora 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 230 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora 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 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 70 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
