1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 651 kg more than 1954 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 22 L |
