1951 Austin A vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 728 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A | Camaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |