1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
Model | 16 | 4 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |