1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 560 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |