2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 500 kg more than 1951 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Oxford |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |