1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 375 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |