1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor 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 159 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
