1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 895 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 60 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 1017 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
