1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 TVR Chimaera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 265 kg more than 1960 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, 1996 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 57 L |
