1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 764 kg more than 1957 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Minor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
