1958 Morris Isis vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Isis | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
| Model | Isis | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
