1946 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 196 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 16 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1946 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |