1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 132 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |