1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 958 kg more than 1951 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Caprice | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |