1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Vega | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |