1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 97 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 241 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 55 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 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 | 1055 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |