1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1988 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Caprice | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
