1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, 2006 TVR T 350 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR T 350 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
