1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 887 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Minor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |