1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 759 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 797 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Austin | TVR |
Model | A 40 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 800 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |