1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
