1947 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 275 kg more than 1947 Austin 16.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 16 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
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 | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |