Chevrolet Master

Chevrolet Master: Which Version to Buy and Why

The Chevrolet Master catalogue contains two entries named 3.4 MT, both from the model’s sole generation and both produced from 1933 to 1940 as a Cabrio.

The Chevrolet Master catalogue contains two entries named 3.4 MT, both from the model’s sole generation and both produced from 1933 to 1940 as a Cabrio. Their core specifications are effectively the same: each has a 3,380 cc Gasoline engine producing 80 hp, an Inline 6-cylinder layout, a front longitudinal engine position, a 3-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, dependent leaf-spring front suspension, and front Drum brakes. The only recorded numerical difference is the power conversion: one entry lists 59 kW and the other 60 kW. On the available data, neither version offers a meaningful performance or economy advantage. The practical choice is the version with the more complete specification record.

Chevrolet Master generations compared

There is only 1 generation of the Chevrolet Master in the catalogue, so buyers cannot compare several generations or identify changes between them. The 1 generation ran from 1933 to 1940, used a Cabrio body, and contains two versions. No separate restyling is recorded.

Because both versions share the same production period, body type, displacement, horsepower, transmission, and drivetrain, the data does not show that one represents an earlier or later mechanical development. It also provides no basis for comparing a Chevrolet Master Deluxe, Master 85, coupe, or truck with this Cabrio: those names and body styles are not listed as versions in the supplied catalogue record.

Chevrolet Master engine and specs comparison

Both catalogue entries must be distinguished by their recorded kilowatt figures because they have the identical version name 3.4 MT.

For either 3.4 MT, the engine is mounted at the front in a longitudinal position. Both deliver approximately 23.7 hp per litre, calculated from 80 hp and 3.380 litres. There is therefore no power-per-litre advantage to either entry.

Using the recorded kilowatt values produces approximately 17.5 kW per litre for the 59 kW version and 17.8 kW per litre for the 60 kW version, a difference of about 0.3 kW per litre. However, both are rated at the same 80 hp, so this minor discrepancy does not demonstrate a real difference in output.

The 3.4 MT (59 kW) has the fuller engine record: it specifies a Carburetor fuel system and 2 valves per cylinder. The fuel system and valves per cylinder for the 3.4 MT (60 kW) are not measured. These extra details make the 59 kW entry easier to assess, but they do not prove that its hardware differs from the other version.

Chevrolet Master performance and mpg

The choice cannot be decided through recorded acceleration, maximum speed, or fuel economy because those figures are unavailable for both versions.

Both 3.4 MT entries have 80 hp and the same 3-speed Manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Consequently, the supplied specifications do not support a claim that either accelerates faster, reaches a higher speed, or uses less fuel. Torque and the engine speeds for maximum power and torque are also not measured for either version.

CO₂ output and environmental class are not measured for the 3.4 MT (59 kW) and are not measured for the 3.4 MT (60 kW). Fuel grade is likewise not measured for both entries.

Chevrolet Master dimensions, weight, and chassis specs

The catalogue does not provide external dimensions for either 3.4 MT, so length, width, height, and wheelbase cannot be compared. Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for both versions. As a result, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated from the supplied data.

Both versions list dependent leaf-spring front suspension and front Drum brakes. Rear suspension and rear brake specifications are not measured for either one. Ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are also not measured, leaving no catalogue-based advantage in load capacity, range, road clearance, or wheel fitment.

Chevrolet Master reliability and problems

No reliability statistics, service history, fault records, or problem reports are included for either 3.4 MT. It would therefore be misleading to describe one as more reliable than the other.

The available mechanical specifications are equal where both records contain values: 3,380 cc displacement, 80 hp, 6 Inline cylinders, a front longitudinal engine position, a 3-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, dependent leaf-spring front suspension, and front Drum brakes. The second entry simply has more unmeasured fields. That difference reflects catalogue completeness, not demonstrated reliability.

Which Chevrolet Master version should you buy?

Choose the 3.4 MT (59 kW) if you want the entry with the clearest documented specification. It records 2 valves per cylinder and a Carburetor fuel system, while those two fields are not measured for the 3.4 MT (60 kW). Its 59 kW rating is 1 kW lower in the database, but both versions have the same 80 hp output and the same 3,380 cc displacement.

Choose the 3.4 MT (60 kW) only if the particular vehicle’s condition or documentation makes it preferable. The catalogue itself shows no measurable advantage in horsepower, displacement, cylinder arrangement, gearbox, drive, suspension, brakes, acceleration, maximum speed, economy, dimensions, or weight.

In short, the supplied figures do not justify paying extra for either catalogue version. The 3.4 MT (59 kW) is the better data-led choice because more of its engine specification is recorded, not because it is proven faster, more economical, or more reliable. Prices and vehicles for sale are outside this comparison because no pricing or sales data is provided.