1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 795 kg more than 1993 Morgan Plus 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Impala | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |