1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | Charger | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
