1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 614 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 750 kg more than 1950 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 852 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Minor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |