1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2003 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 90 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |