1961 Austin Princess vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1961 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 953 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |