1951 Austin A vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 903 kg more than 1951 Austin A.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1085 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 1139 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1588 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |