1954 Austin A vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |
