1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 127 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 575 kg more than 1959 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
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 | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 165 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 | 825 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 |