1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1539 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Express | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2440 mm |