1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
Model | DeVille | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |