1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 58 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
