1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 410 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 70 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 68 L |
