1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 516 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |