1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 95 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |