1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 795 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 868 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |