1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 37 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Six |
Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |