1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |