1996 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1977 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1609. 1977 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | 1977 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Morgan | Chrysler |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
