1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 254 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4.
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 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvair | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
