1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 135 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
