1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |