2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,159 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer.
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 TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | TrailBlazer | Isis |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4159 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |