2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (406 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 818 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 406 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
