1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Sidewinder | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
