1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 484 kg more than 2000 Morgan 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 50 L |
