2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Tahoe | Isis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
