1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1988 TVR S2.
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, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
