1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 682 kg more than 1959 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Minor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |