1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 and 1959 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 55 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
