1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 705 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 671 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
