1946 Austin 16 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 158 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
