1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 60 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |