2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 645 kg more than 1989 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |