1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 190 kg more than 1951 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |