1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1209 kg more than 1960 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Caprice | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |