1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
