1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 534 kg more than 1997 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Dodge Viper | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Dodge | Morgan |
Model | Viper | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |