1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 704 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chevrolet |
Model | 100 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |