1954 Austin A vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |