1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 570 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 476 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1540 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 |