1951 Austin A vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 838 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 117 L |
