1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 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 749 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 120 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 770 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Austin | TVR |
Model | A 55 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 800 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |