1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 TVR V8 S weights approximately 82 kg more than 1951 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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 40 | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |
