1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1966 Austin A 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |
