2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 925 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Minor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |