2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 611 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Corvette | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6198 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |