1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 510 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 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 | 1375 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
