1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 715 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 783 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1957 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 166 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |