2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 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 (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
| Model | Corvette | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7011 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 825 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 |
