1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 664 kg more than 1985 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1985 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Caprice | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |