1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, both 1965 Chevrolet Corvette and 1965 Morris Mini Moke were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 825 kg more than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Morris Mini Moke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Morris Mini Moke | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Mini Moke |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
