1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 101 kg more than 1958 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 95 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
