1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2008 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2008 TVR Chimaera is newer by 48 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Chimaera (281 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Chimaera 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 315 kg more than 2008 TVR Chimaera.
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, 2008 TVR Chimaera (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Chimaera 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 | 2008 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
