1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 8 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 99 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |