1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 100 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 76 L |