1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Six |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
