1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 55 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |