1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 264 kg more than 1953 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |