2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 499 kg more than 1954 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 2008 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Express | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2440 mm |
