1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 810 kg more than 1998 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1998 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Caprice | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
