1951 Austin A vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A | 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
