1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
Model | Oxford | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |