1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 470 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
