1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 625 kg more than 1954 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 166 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |