1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor 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 298 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 577 kg more than 1968 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 825 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 | 52 L |
