1949 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 7440 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 | 147 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 231 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 Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
