1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 580 kg more than 1989 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Camaro | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |