1961 Austin 7 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 757 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 821 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | 7 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
