1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
Model | 1609 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |