1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 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 250 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 638 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 825 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 |