1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 689 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | TVR |
Model | 100 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |