1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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 Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Vega | Six |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
