1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 744 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 57 L |
