1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 55 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
