1959 Austin A 99 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 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 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 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 60 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 (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 99 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |