1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 Morgan 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
