1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 974 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 320 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
