1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 330 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 135 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |