1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 442 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. 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 (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Oxford |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 437 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |