1971 Morris Minor vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 577 kg more than 1971 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 1971 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 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Minor | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
Model | Minor | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 76 L |