1949 Austin 16 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 64 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 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 361 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 212 kg more than 1949 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 (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 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 | 1280 kg | 1492 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 |
