1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille 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 116 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2005 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 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 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 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | DeVille | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
