1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Cowley |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |