1959 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1959 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 804 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |