2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
