1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |