1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 80 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
