1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |