1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 95 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
