1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 239 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 70 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 117 L |