1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 440 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
