1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 535 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 90 | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
