1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 115 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 520 kg more than 1998 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |