1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 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 | 1980 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
