1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Camaro | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
