1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Morris Minor

To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 365 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 633 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 1960 Morris Minor
Make Chevrolet Morris
Model Corvette Minor
Year Released 1968 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6999 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 35 HP
Torque 624 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 8.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 828 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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