1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 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 715 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 318 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 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 90 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
