1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1955 Chevrolet Corvette and 1955 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 577 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |