1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Minor |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |