1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1993 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |