1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis 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 145 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 191 kg more than 1956 Morris Isis. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Isis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
