1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Morris Six

To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 884 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1950 Morris Six
Make Chevrolet Morris
Model Corvette Six
Year Released 1970 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 2215 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 70 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 133 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1610 mm


 

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