1946 Austin 16 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 67 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 171 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
