1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1957 Chevrolet Corvette and 1957 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Oxford |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |