1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 708 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
