1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 42 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |