1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 425 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
