1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 701 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 Plus 2100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 152 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |