1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 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 275 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 135 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |