1951 Austin A vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
