1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (126 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 1609 | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | 1609 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1918 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
