1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 268 kg more than 1949 Morris Six. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Six |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
