1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 875 kg more than 1954 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Impala | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |