1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 406 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |