1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 482 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | 44 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
