2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 47 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 631 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Colorado | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |