1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 kg more than 1955 Morris Oxford.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Corvette | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 671 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
