1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
