1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 86 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |