1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Oxford |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |