1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 95 | Corvair |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
